pierre lebrun has an article on espn.com quoting steve yzerman saying he has been talking to nittymaki's agent on a contract for next season. doubt they want tt nor would i expect tt to welcome that trade. i don't see much on the goalie list that would be an upgrade over tt while lowering the cap hit. i've seen enough one hit wonders to walk thru causeway street to bring me pause to any scene that throws the keys to rask so quickly.

I used to like Murphy but in the past year he's made too many outrageous comments a la Eklund. C'on Murph !Tampa does not want TT .Anyhow I don't think Bruins will move TT for cap relief, if they do it'll be a Ryder or Wideman (not judging the two) .

I used to like Murphy but in the past year he's made too many outrageous comments a la Eklund. C'on Murph ! Tampa does not want TT . Anyhow I don't think Bruins will move TT for cap relief, if they do it'll be a Ryder or Wideman (not judging the two) .Posted by BsLegion

I like what 306 bruinsfan said....Not a TT hater...but...wow....what can the B's do with 4 or 5 mill for another player ?....it's like a kid in a candy shop....but all that would look bad if rask went down and we don't have a backup gaolie ! Go B's Go !!!

I like what 306 bruinsfan said....Not a TT hater...but...wow....what can the B's do with 4 or 5 mill for another player ?....it's like a kid in a candy shop....but all that would look bad if rask went down and we don't have a backup gaolie ! Go B's Go !!! Posted by Stuke50

Subtract a couple of million for your backup goaltender, and you're left wonder what could they do with $2-3M.

In Response to Re: millionth TT rumor, 'reliable' source says TB interested : Ever been to Tampa in the winter? If I had my choice, that would be my first choice!Posted by Not-A-Shot

oh yah, I agree. As a fan not so bad either, I was there once and really enjoyed myself at the game. Easy to get in and out of (unlike the garden), it was a company treat so I got to be in a section with free food. The food was acceptable for the most part, but then they had some really good stuff, too. Beef brisket was awesome. Easy to get tickets.

I hear they have a few rinks down there, I fantasize I might find a beer league that I can dominate in.

For the pro player, housing is much cheaper, that's a big one. Astronomical difference between a 2 million dollar house around here and down there.

In Response to Re: millionth TT rumor, 'reliable' source says TB interested : Subtract a couple of million for your backup goaltender, and you're left wonder what could they do with $2-3M. The answer: Not all that much.Posted by Not-A-Shot

That's assuming they invest a lot in a backup goalie. I don't think you sign a veteran backup for $2+ mill, and more so, that's $3 mill that you can take off the hands of a team that needs to clear cap space, and when you can take on salary, guys like Patrick Sharp are a lot more realistic, and adding a guy like Patrick Sharp to the Bruins, would be a big improvement.

Given TT's age, contract, and the ability of other teams in need to simply to sign FA goalies, PC would win GM of the year if he is able to trade him and either get a regular quality player or dump the contract.

Malone has 4 years left on his contract and is a 25G 25A player with a cap hit of $4.5m.

Thomas has 3 years left on his contract and is a $5m cap hit. I wouldnt compound the mistake of a bad contract by swapping it for another one that has an extra year on it.

I agree on Sharpe - he would be a great add - but he will go for picks and prospects to reduce their cap.

once more you underate the value of thomas just because rask had a decent year ( except for the playoffs ) Thomas is well wanted . He is an excellent goalie and could lead tampa to the playoffs . My question is this how will rask respond to 60 games he is a beanpole and definitely lost his edge after 30 some odd games . And here is a tidbit to add fuel to the fire tomas's wife mom and dad live in tampa.Posted by bruinsking

Just as he did in Boston Thomas will improve any team he is the starter on. I did not know about his family having moved, but I am not surprised after the poor treatment by Julie Ann.As far as Rask enjoy him now because he will be gone after this currant contract.IT is a proven fact Julie ANN fights and blames his goalies, always has always will. I would of figured that you would of spelled his last name right king lol. Good luck to TT in Tampa!!!!!!!!